Understanding Abusive Families

Informationen zum Autor JAMES GARBARINO is director of the Family Life Development Centerand professor of human development at Cornell University. He is theauthor of Raising Children in a Socially Toxic Environment (1995)from Jossey-Bass. JOHN ECKENRODE is associate director of the Family Life DevelopmentCenter and professor of human development at Cornell University. Klappentext A definitive guide to the dynamics of child abuseWritten by two of the country's most renowned authorities on the problems of youth, this classic book provides a thorough understanding of child abuse by tracing its development from infancy through childhood to adolescence. Going to the very heart of the problem, the authors also present a prescription to remedy the vicious cycle of abuse, warning that we must bring about fundamental changes in the basic cultural, social, and economic attitudes that allow children to be physically and psychologically harmed. Zusammenfassung An up-to-date analysis of the factors contributing to abuse This newly revised edition of a classic in the field of child abuse and neglect presents effective guidelines for prevention! protection! and rehabilitation. Compelling and compassionate! this book explores why and how families become abusive. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part One: An Introduction to Basic Concepts . 1. The Meaning of Maltreatment (James Garbarino, JohnEckenrode). 2. The Scope and History of Child Abuse and Neglect (Frank Barry,Patrick Collins). 3. The Community Context of Child Abuse and Neglect (JamesGarbarino, Frank Barry). 4. Disturbances in Relationships: Parenting, Family Development,and Child Maltreatment (Kerry Bolger, Marney Thomas, JohnEckenrode). Part Two: Special Issues. 5. The Elusive Crime of Psychological Maltreatment (JamesGarbarino, John Eckenrode, Kerry Bolger). 6. Family Sexual Abuse (Marney Thomas, John Eckenrode, JamesGarbarino). 7. Child Maltreatment in Loco Parentis (Michael Nunno, MarthaHolden, Brian Leidy). Part Three: Adolescent Maltreatment. 8. The Maltreatment of Youth (James Garbarino, John Eckenrode, JaneLevine Powers). 9. Youth in Trouble Are Youth Who Have Been Hurt (John Eckenrode,Jane Levine Powers, James Garbarino). 10. In Conclusion: Family Life Development and Child Protection(James Garbarino, John Eckenrode)....

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A definitive guide to the dynamics of child abuseWritten by two of the country's most renowned authorities on the problems of youth, this classic book provides a thorough understanding of child abuse by tracing its development from infancy through childhood to adolescence. Going to the very heart of the problem, the authors also present a prescription to remedy the vicious cycle of abuse, warning that we must bring about fundamental changes in the basic cultural, social, and economic attitudes that allow children to be physically and psychologically harmed.

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An up-to-date analysis of the factors contributing to abuse This newly revised edition of a classic in the field of child abuse and neglect presents effective guidelines for prevention, protection, and rehabilitation. Compelling and compassionate, this book explores why and how families become abusive.

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Part One: An Introduction to Basic Concepts .

1. The Meaning of Maltreatment (James Garbarino, JohnEckenrode).

2. The Scope and History of Child Abuse and Neglect (Frank Barry,Patrick Collins).

3. The Community Context of Child Abuse and Neglect (JamesGarbarino, Frank Barry).

4. Disturbances in Relationships: Parenting, Family Development,and Child Maltreatment (Kerry Bolger, Marney Thomas, JohnEckenrode).

   Part Two: Special Issues.

5. The Elusive Crime of Psychological Maltreatment (JamesGarbarino, John Eckenrode, Kerry Bolger).

6. Family Sexual Abuse (Marney Thomas, John Eckenrode, JamesGarbarino).

7. Child Maltreatment in Loco Parentis (Michael Nunno, MarthaHolden, Brian Leidy).

   Part Three: Adolescent Maltreatment.

8. The Maltreatment of Youth (James Garbarino, John Eckenrode, JaneLevine Powers).

9. Youth in Trouble Are Youth Who Have Been Hurt (John Eckenrode,Jane Levine Powers, James Garbarino).

10. In Conclusion: Family Life Development and Child Protection(James Garbarino, John Eckenrode).